ISPE's
Core Purpose

ISPE aims to be the catalyst for pharmaceutical innovation by
providing pharmaceutical industry professionals with opportunities
to develop technical knowledge, exchange practical experience, and
collaborate with global regulatory agencies and industry leaders.
ISPE has worldwide headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA; its
European office in Brussels, Belgium; and its Asia Pacific office
in Singapore.

How ISPE
Helps Innovate Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

ISPE offers a wide variety of resources that make solving
challenges easier and enables pharmaceutical industry professionals
to be more productive in their daily jobs. Along with joining a
global society, professionals join a local affiliate or chapter to
network and collaborate with like-minded professionals in their
native language. In addition to local and global networking
opportunities, ISPE offers access to industry-standard technical
documents, peer-reviewed publications, industry and regulatory
resources, relevant continuing education and training, and the
first competency-based international certification for
pharmaceutical professionals.

The official ISPE web site (http://www.ispe.org)
provides industry professionals with access to a comprehensive body
of knowledge, and includes the most up-to-date information
including regulatory updates, industry news, a comprehensive
glossary of applied terminology, a global calendar of education and
training events, Communities of Practice, discussions, technical
documents, and our publications, Pharmaceutical
Engineering magazine and the peer-reviewed Journal of
Pharmaceutical Innovation.

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Communities of Practice

Through interactive online Communities of Practice (COPs),
industry professionals can access community-specific bodies of
knowledge, share best practices, as well as contact and engage in
global networking opportunities with other like-minded colleagues.
You do not have to be an ISPE member to join a COP. COPs allow
participants to:

Engage in electronic discussions on topics of interest with
like-minded professionals around the world

Solve everyday problems with pragmatic approaches

Collaborate on documents, important resources, and content
relevant to the discipline of the community

Education
and Training

ISPE’s conferences allow peers to share common problems and
co-develop solutions through educational programming, networking
activities, and interaction with regulatory leaders. ISPE draws
from the expertise of its Members to develop courses that address
current industry needs. Training instructors provide in-depth
technical knowledge and skill acquisition through smaller classes
designed to enhance one-on-one interaction. ISPE also offers
on-site and technology-based learning opportunities for greater
convenience.

Technical
Documents

ISPE’s technical documents are written by industry experts and
result from global collaboration — including direct participation
and review by regulatory agencies. Produced by pharmaceutical
science and manufacturing industry professionals, ISPE publications
provide the practical, “real world” information to help companies
build on current best practices to meet and exceed regulatory
standards.

Affiliates and Chapters

ISPE members can take advantage of ISPE resources on a local
level through more than 40 ISPE Affiliates and Chapters that offer
educational and networking opportunities. They can interact with
colleagues, attend events, and make a difference right in their own
neighborhoods.

Product Quality
Lifecycle Implementation

ISPE’s Product Quality Lifecycle Implementation (PQLI)
initiative resulted from the need to help the pharmaceutical
industry find global solutions to implementation challenges for
International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidances. Through
PQLI (www.ISPE.org/PQLI), ISPE spearheads efforts to work with
industry and regulatory leaders worldwide to develop pragmatic and
practical implementation of ICH guidances based on sound
scientific, engineering, and business principles.

Facility of the Year
Awards Program

Sponsored by ISPE, INTERPHEX, and Pharmaceutical
Processing magazine, the Facility of the Year Awards program
(www.facilityoftheyear.org) recognizes state-of-the-art
pharmaceutical manufacturing projects that utilize new and
innovative technologies to enhance the delivery of a quality
project, as well as reduce the cost of producing high-quality
medicines. Now going into its fifth year, the awards program
effectively spotlights the accomplishments, shared commitment, and
dedication of individuals in companies worldwide to innovate and
advance pharmaceutical manufacturing technology for the benefit of
all global consumers.

Certified
Pharmaceutical Industry ProfessionalSM

The Certified Pharmaceutical Industry ProfessionalSM
(CPIPSM) is a global competency-based credential and the
program was established as a means to answer the USFDA’s challenge
to the pharmaceutical industry to innovate. Industry professionals
conferred with this credential are identified as “change agents”
and are assessed through demonstrated education, industry
experience, and a rigorous examination. The certification offers
enhanced credibility, peer respect and recognition, and greater
opportunities for professional advancement.